Category: Lifestyle

So yes festival season is very much so coming to an end but I want to show you that this outfit is so much more than a festival outfit – it is so so versatile.

For me this is a perfect festival outfit with a twist – it is silky, a bright metallic blue, loose fitting and cool considering it is a shorts and short sleeve co-ord.

I love this outfit for any summer festival I wore mine to pride and Boundary festival which was only last wee

k (I know I was freezing). The only downside for me was it doesn’t come in extra small and I found the shorts were a little oversized – but I just rolled them up and it was fine.

This ‘summer’ 2 piece set gives you so much versatility for all seasons – You can wear them together, dress up / dress down, open shirt / buttoned up, mix and match the shirt and the shorts with other outfits to make a versatile outfit for all weathers. This is why it was well worth the £55 from Zara!

Here are a few ways I would utilise this luxury 2 piece for smart or casual occasions

(P.S. I love the idea of the yellow jumper tied with the 2 piece set the silky blue and the bright yellow work so well defo recommend).

Do you ever find your self endlessly scrolling through instagram until your thumbs are numb to find that you have been on it for much longer than you anticipated? Then think did you actually take in anything that you just scrolled past, did any of the posts actually want to make you double tap or are you just doing it because they are your friends or they like your posts? Well same up until about a 6 months ago & I can say that it leaves you feeling more free, refreshed and inspired.

Having a social media clear-out is just as important as a wardrobe clear out. Clutter is unnecessary and can be dangerous.

One simple question is do you enjoy looking at that persons feed, if you don’t – for whatever reason whether it be what they post offends you, upsets you, makes you feel shitty or just is boring – unfollow them. This doesn’t mean you’re being rude, you don’t hate them you simply shouldn’t have to see something you don’t want to. Its your platform to feel inspired, creative and beautiful so don’t let others get in the way of that happiness.

Don’t get me wrong you do not have to be rude & of course your probably not going to unfollow your best friend, understandably it can cause more tension than happiness. However when you clear out who you follow, be selective. You will be surprised at how relieved you will be!

Some consider Pride as no longer necessary seeing as LGBTQ+ rights have come along way in recent decades. However, it is most definitely still needed, society has a long way to go – hate crimes are on the rise, being gay is illegal in 72 countries and punishable by death in 7, other members of the LGBT community are not as fortunate in terms of acceptance and rights as the gay community and people still use causal homophobia in their day to day life – You can head to my Instagram story highlights of Pride where I explain how we was met with homophobia on the journey home from Pride in London.

Pride is the only day and only place where someone who is LGBT can feel (or is supposed to feel) 100% themselves, accepted and free. This is the exact reason I love Pride because me and those around me can completely be themselves without any judgment. However, pride is also supposed to be a protest, a protest to the inequality the LGBT community faces in society. However, when I was at Brighton Pride I saw lots of big corporate companies such as Barclays with floats in the parade, shops and restaurants promoting pride and pop up stands like L’oreal promoting their products. I couldn’t explain why but it has gradually been making me feel more uncomfortable after each Brighton Pride I go to.

Large corporate companies turning pride into a brand in order to bring in customers and sell products has shifted the focus of pride away from freedom, acceptance and a protest of what is wrong in society. Which has led to Brighton Pride almost becoming a brand that companies use to capitalise off without even promoting what pride should be about.

In saying this, I will continue to go to Pride because it brings me joy, as I said before I am not going to not go to Pride because it has become capitalised and almost turned into a business. At the end of the day it still makes me feel good to have one day of the year when I can be and feel my true self with no judgement and full acceptance.

I will definitely be doing more posts on homophobia and LGBT rights – Thanks for reading,

I first fell in love with Costa Rica when I spent a year of my A-Levels learning about what an amazing country it is. So I managed to convince my friends to come and visit this beautiful country with me and we was not disappointed.

IMAGINE fruit stalls on the corner of every highway, old American style school buses , a tropical climate of warm 33 temperatures in the day and hour downpours in the afternoon. Monkeys, Coatis, Raccoons, toucans and parrots swinging from the lush vegetation with black sand beaches and volcanos shaping the coastline – Costa Rica you truly have stolen my heart.

Costa Rica is in Central America connecting the USA with South America, not only is it rated the happiest nation to live in it is also named one of the most biodiverse.

Costa Rica offers everything from a relaxing holiday in the sun to an adventure holiday exploring all the land has to offer.

We stayed on the pacific ocean side (Guanacaste region) which was a mountainous region with rich rainforest and sunsets to die for!!!

The only thing I regret is not seeing any wild sloths – Another reason to go back right?

We zip wired through a jungle (& an active volcano), visited the local town of Coco Loco, went on a speedboat trip on the pacific & went horseback riding through the rainforest I recommend each & every one of them – they made our trip & allowed us to see the real Costa Rica.

(We travelled from the UK direct (11 hours) to Liberia airport with TUI – would highly recommend was both convenient & affordable)

So after finishing my first year at Uni I thought i’d write a post on it.

Not only is Uni one of the most if not the most nerve-racking life experiences I have gone through it has also been one of the best. I know i’m in first year so my view on uni might be slightly optimistic compared to the next 2 years. However, it hasn’t been easy I have had 4 presentations, 6 essays and 2 exams from very contrasting modules. Despite this I would reassure a lot of people that (first year anyway) has been less stressful than A levels – i’m not sure if thats because I am now more prepared or the work load is easier or even if my environment impacted this.

Even when I was 15 I didn’t plan on doing A levels let alone Uni but I believe it has been one of the best decisions i’ve ever made. I understand the financial side can be daunting but I personally think it is quiet a smart scheme and you only pay if you reep the benefits of uni (which despite what some people say it will aid your career) – well thats how I see it anyway.

I live away from home and surprisingly the biggest benefit for me this year has not necessarily been educational (so far) but, maturity – how to be independent and responsible, it really has helped me to grow up (and appreciate all my parents do for me).

Of course it isn’t for everyone but only you will know if it is or not. If it is don’t let anything hold you back and do it, it will be the best decision you make and be some of the best years of your life. Even if you don’t get the grades, don’t get the course or accommodation you want (like me) don’t let it stop you after all, everything happens for a reason.

Lemons may usually be thought of as bitter but, if you start incorporating lemon accents into your outfits this summer it will be anything but.

I am not one to follow trends however I am totally on this yellow/ lemon/ mustard hype. I am such a navy, white, black and grey type of guy so brightening up my wardrobe with this colour palette would have seemed daunting not so long ago. However i’ve seen so many people killing it lately with these bright colours. So, if you’re like me and want to switch up your wardrobe and fit in with the brighter season that is (hopefully) ahead of us then defo go and invest in something that is yellow whether it be a whole outfit or an accessory – I will leave some of my favs down below.

I’m in love with this Baywatch-T perfect for the summer, it is bright and refreshing, it adds a bit of cheeky to my classic wardrobe – I will definitely be taking this one on my travels.

Thanks for reading – head over to my instagram @kanehuxley1 where you will see how I style these items 🙂